Duncan Bannatyne established the Bannatyne Group as his main health-club business.
The Bannatyne Group operates health clubs, spas, and hotels in the United Kingdom. The business reflects Bannatyne's wider career as an entrepreneur whose interests have included leisure, property, and care services.
Bannatyne became a Dragon on the BBC programme and was known for direct questioning and a strong focus on the commercial numbers behind a pitch. His fitness-business background also made health, leisure, and consumer-service proposals especially familiar territory.
The Bannatyne Group should not be confused with David Lloyd Leisure, Virgin Active, or PureGym. Those are separate fitness brands, even though all operate in the broad health-and-fitness market.